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Well I guess there's that. It was expected.
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Any movement with Bowles
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good thing or my blogs would have meant nothing to us lol
I think Bowles will be announced soon as the Jets HC
I think Bowles will be announced soon as the Jets HC
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Casserly: "Mike Maccagnan is an outstanding football man, one who is highly organized, and an excellent evaluator."
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Casserly: "Mike Maccagnan is an outstanding football man, one who is highly organized, and an excellent evaluator."
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Ron Wolf says he was impressed w/ Maccagnan's "professionalism, intelligence, preparation, awareness + attention to detail."
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Ron Wolf says he was impressed w/ Maccagnan's "professionalism, intelligence, preparation, awareness + attention to detail."
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Mike Maccagnan - We’re going to hire the right HC, evaluate our personnel & work together... to get the Jets back on the winning track.
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Mike Maccagnan - We’re going to hire the right HC, evaluate our personnel & work together... to get the Jets back on the winning track.
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Jets Name Mike Maccagnan New General Manager
Posted 17 minutes ago
Randy Lange
Editor-in-Chief, newyorkjets.com
@rlangejets Blog: Randy's Radar
Native New Jerseyan Has Made Personnel Stops in London, Canada, Washington & Houston
Updated 7:05 p.m. ET
Jets owner Woody Johnson today has named Mike Maccagnan his team's new general manager.
Johnson made the decision to hire the longtime Texans personnel man after conducting a GM search since Dec. 29 with the help of advisers and longtime NFL executives Ron Wolf and Charley Casserly.
"We interviewed a number of impressive, qualified candidates, but Mike Maccagnan clearly stood out," said Johnson. "Mike’s attention to detail, strong personnel background, and collaborative approach to evaluating players made it clear that he is the right choice to be the next general manager of the New York Jets.
"I want to thank Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf for their contributions during this search. Their experience, guidance and expertise have been invaluable. We are proud to welcome Mike to the organization and I am confident that he will help us build a winning team.
"In my line of work, having the chance to serve as a general manager is what you work towards your entire career," Maccagnan said. "Having a supportive owner who is passionate and committed to delivering a winning team to the fans is one of the keys to building a successful organization. I have enjoyed getting to know Mr. Johnson during the interview process and am grateful to him for this opportunity.
"We have a solid foundation of players and a state-of-the-art facility in one of the most exciting and dynamic areas in America. As with all teams, there are some areas we need to address, but we’re going to hire the right head coach, evaluate our personnel, and work together to build a football operation to get the New York Jets back on the winning track."
Maccagnan comes to the Jets with 25 years of experience as a football talent evaluator. He spent the past 15 seasons with the Houston Texans, where he rose from coordinator to assistant director to director of college scouting.
He contributed to every draft in the Texans' history, helping to add 12 Pro Bowl players to their roster — WR Andre Johnson and DEs Mario Williams and J.J. Watt were all drafted by Houston while four-time Pro Bowl RB Arian Foster was signed as an undrafted free agent.
Maccagnan has circled a good part of the Northern Hemisphere since leaving his Hightstown, NJ, hometown. He's spent time "across the pond," north of the border, in the nation's capital, and deep in the heart of Texas before returning to his home region to become the Jets' new general manager.
Here are some bullet points on Maccagnan's career stops:
NFL
Houston Texans (2000-14)
■ Director of college scouting (2011-14)
■ Assistant director of college scouting (2010-11)
■ Coordinator of college scouting (2000-10)
Washington Redskins (1994-2000)
■ Pro Scout (1995-2000)
■ College Scout (1994)
CFL
Saskatchewan Roughriders (1994)
■ Director of scouting
Ottawa Rough Riders (1993)
■ Director of scouting and director of player personnel
World League (1990-91)
■ London Monarchs director of player personnel (1991)
■ League scout (1990)
Three Maccagnan Facts
■ Native of Highstown, NJ, an hour south of the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park.
■ The Texans' first selection in the 2011 draft — Maccagnan’s last year as assistant director of college scouting — was DE J.J. Watt, an MVP candidate this season.
■ As the Monarchs' director of player personnel, he contributed to the team's World League championship in 1991.
Posted 17 minutes ago
Randy Lange
Editor-in-Chief, newyorkjets.com
@rlangejets Blog: Randy's Radar
Native New Jerseyan Has Made Personnel Stops in London, Canada, Washington & Houston
Updated 7:05 p.m. ET
Jets owner Woody Johnson today has named Mike Maccagnan his team's new general manager.
Johnson made the decision to hire the longtime Texans personnel man after conducting a GM search since Dec. 29 with the help of advisers and longtime NFL executives Ron Wolf and Charley Casserly.
"We interviewed a number of impressive, qualified candidates, but Mike Maccagnan clearly stood out," said Johnson. "Mike’s attention to detail, strong personnel background, and collaborative approach to evaluating players made it clear that he is the right choice to be the next general manager of the New York Jets.
"I want to thank Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf for their contributions during this search. Their experience, guidance and expertise have been invaluable. We are proud to welcome Mike to the organization and I am confident that he will help us build a winning team.
"In my line of work, having the chance to serve as a general manager is what you work towards your entire career," Maccagnan said. "Having a supportive owner who is passionate and committed to delivering a winning team to the fans is one of the keys to building a successful organization. I have enjoyed getting to know Mr. Johnson during the interview process and am grateful to him for this opportunity.
"We have a solid foundation of players and a state-of-the-art facility in one of the most exciting and dynamic areas in America. As with all teams, there are some areas we need to address, but we’re going to hire the right head coach, evaluate our personnel, and work together to build a football operation to get the New York Jets back on the winning track."
Maccagnan comes to the Jets with 25 years of experience as a football talent evaluator. He spent the past 15 seasons with the Houston Texans, where he rose from coordinator to assistant director to director of college scouting.
He contributed to every draft in the Texans' history, helping to add 12 Pro Bowl players to their roster — WR Andre Johnson and DEs Mario Williams and J.J. Watt were all drafted by Houston while four-time Pro Bowl RB Arian Foster was signed as an undrafted free agent.
Maccagnan has circled a good part of the Northern Hemisphere since leaving his Hightstown, NJ, hometown. He's spent time "across the pond," north of the border, in the nation's capital, and deep in the heart of Texas before returning to his home region to become the Jets' new general manager.
Here are some bullet points on Maccagnan's career stops:
NFL
Houston Texans (2000-14)
■ Director of college scouting (2011-14)
■ Assistant director of college scouting (2010-11)
■ Coordinator of college scouting (2000-10)
Washington Redskins (1994-2000)
■ Pro Scout (1995-2000)
■ College Scout (1994)
CFL
Saskatchewan Roughriders (1994)
■ Director of scouting
Ottawa Rough Riders (1993)
■ Director of scouting and director of player personnel
World League (1990-91)
■ London Monarchs director of player personnel (1991)
■ League scout (1990)
Three Maccagnan Facts
■ Native of Highstown, NJ, an hour south of the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park.
■ The Texans' first selection in the 2011 draft — Maccagnan’s last year as assistant director of college scouting — was DE J.J. Watt, an MVP candidate this season.
■ As the Monarchs' director of player personnel, he contributed to the team's World League championship in 1991.
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Well at least he isn't as ugly as Idzik, so there's that
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love our fan base
Fire Mike Maccagnan
@FireMaccagnan
that is a actual twitter account
Fire Mike Maccagnan
@FireMaccagnan
that is a actual twitter account
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So do Casserly and Wolf get their pink slips now while Maccagnan goes on and hires the HC
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LOL Some body just playing............................................I hope
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Was Bowles able to slip out of the building while this was all going on, or does Woody still have his children locked in the basement
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Kareem Jackson CB 26 HOU TBD $4,335,000 UFA
Brooks Reed OLB 27 HOU TBD $1,496,015 UFA
Derek Newton RT 27 HOU TBD $1,446,064 UFA
Tim Jamison DE 28 HOU TBD $840,000 UFA
Ryan Mallett QB 26 HOU TBD $776,976 UFA
Akeem Dent ILB 27 HOU TBD $725,000 UFA
Jerrell Powe DT 27 HOU TBD $645,000 UFA
Jeff Tarpinian OLB 27 HOU TBD $645,000 RFA
Kendrick Lewis S 28 HOU TBD $635,000 UFA
Cody White C 26 HOU TBD $570,000 RFA
Danieal Manning S 32 HOU TBD $570,000 UFA
Damaris Johnson WR 25 HOU TBD $570,000 RFA
Eddie Pleasant S 26 HOU TBD $495,000 ERFA
Ryan Pickett DT 35 HOU TBD $469,412 UFA
John Simon OLB 24 HOU TBD $349,411 ERFA
Case Keenum QB 26 HOU TBD $58,235 UFA
Mario Louis WR 26 HOU TBD - RFA
kareem jackson, brooks reed, derek newton, ryan mallet, and kendrick lewis would look good in green and white
Follow mac over guys
Brooks Reed OLB 27 HOU TBD $1,496,015 UFA
Derek Newton RT 27 HOU TBD $1,446,064 UFA
Tim Jamison DE 28 HOU TBD $840,000 UFA
Ryan Mallett QB 26 HOU TBD $776,976 UFA
Akeem Dent ILB 27 HOU TBD $725,000 UFA
Jerrell Powe DT 27 HOU TBD $645,000 UFA
Jeff Tarpinian OLB 27 HOU TBD $645,000 RFA
Kendrick Lewis S 28 HOU TBD $635,000 UFA
Cody White C 26 HOU TBD $570,000 RFA
Danieal Manning S 32 HOU TBD $570,000 UFA
Damaris Johnson WR 25 HOU TBD $570,000 RFA
Eddie Pleasant S 26 HOU TBD $495,000 ERFA
Ryan Pickett DT 35 HOU TBD $469,412 UFA
John Simon OLB 24 HOU TBD $349,411 ERFA
Case Keenum QB 26 HOU TBD $58,235 UFA
Mario Louis WR 26 HOU TBD - RFA
kareem jackson, brooks reed, derek newton, ryan mallet, and kendrick lewis would look good in green and white
Follow mac over guys
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he is spending the night in #NY then supposed to fly to atlanta tomm morning but hopefully he signs tonight and we ship him all his stuff from arizona so he never has to leave NY.
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http://nyjets.about.com/od/New-York...ially-named-New-York-Jets-general-manager.htm
The New York Jets have a new general manager.
After spending the better part of five days in Florham Park meeting with executives, New York made it official Tuesday night naming Mike Maccagnan the team's general manager. Maccagnan had spent the last 15 years with the Houston Texans organization.
The Jets confirmed the news via the team's official twitter account.
"In my line of work, having the chance to serve as a general manager is what you work towards your entire career,” Maccagnan said in a statement released by the Jets. “Having a supportive owner who is passionate and committed to delivering a winning team to the fans is one of the keys to building a successful organization.
"As with all teams, there are some areas we need to address, but we’re going to hire the right head coach, evaluate our personnel, and work together to build a football operation to get the New York Jets back on the winning track.”
A native of Hightstown, New Jersey, Maccagnan began his career in NFL Europe back in 1990. Then called the "World League," Maccagnan was a league scout and director of player personnel for the London Monarchs. After a year with the organization, he joined the Canadian Football League's Ottawa Rough Riders in 1994 as the team's scouting and director of player personnel.
Like the Monarchs, Maccagnan wasn't in Ottawa long. In 1994, after just one season with the Rough Riders, Maccagnan was hired by the Washington Redskins as a college scout. A year later, he was promoted as one of the team's pro scouts, a position he held until 2000.
Following the 2000 season, Maccagnan left Washington and joined the expansion Texans. During his near two decades with the team, Maccagnan worked as the coordinator of college scouting (2000-2010), assistant director of college scouting (2010-2011) and director of college scouting (2011-2014).
Maccagnan contributed to the drafting of 12 Pro Bowl players during his time with the Texans, selecting the likes of defensive end Mario Williams, defensive lineman J.J. Watt, running back Arian Foster (undrafted) and receiver Andre Johnson among others.
“We interviewed a number of impressive, qualified candidates, but Mike Maccagnan clearly stood out,” Jets owner Woody Johnson said. “Mike’s attention to detail, strong personnel background and collaborative approach to evaluating players made it clear that he is the right choice to be the next General Manager of the New York Jets.
When New York fired John Idzik at the end of this season, Johnson indicated he wanted to find a candidate that had more of a background in player personnel. Idzik was known more as a fiance and salary cap specialist. During his two years with the team, Idzik succeeded in getting the Jets out of their financial struggles, but did not find adequate talent, leading to his firing.
After the season, Johnson hired consultants and former general managers Ron Wolf and Charley Casserly to aid in the finding, interviewing and hiring process of the Jets next general manager. Both former executives praised Maccagnan's ability to evaluate talent.
"I was impressed by Mike Maccagnan’s professionalism, intelligence, preparation, awareness and attention to detail," Wolf said. "He has a great understanding of this league and the skill and ability to evaluate personnel."
Casserly has been involved professionally with Maccagnan dating back to the two's time in Washington and Houston. Casserly was the Redskins general manager when Maccagnan was hired as a college scout. In 2000, when Maccagnan joined the Texans, Casserly was the one that hired him then, too.
"Mike Maccagnan is an outstanding football man, one who is highly organized, and an excellent evaluator," Casserly said. "He is very thorough in his preparation and will do a terrific job for the Jets."
The New York Jets have a new general manager.
After spending the better part of five days in Florham Park meeting with executives, New York made it official Tuesday night naming Mike Maccagnan the team's general manager. Maccagnan had spent the last 15 years with the Houston Texans organization.
The Jets confirmed the news via the team's official twitter account.
"In my line of work, having the chance to serve as a general manager is what you work towards your entire career,” Maccagnan said in a statement released by the Jets. “Having a supportive owner who is passionate and committed to delivering a winning team to the fans is one of the keys to building a successful organization.
"As with all teams, there are some areas we need to address, but we’re going to hire the right head coach, evaluate our personnel, and work together to build a football operation to get the New York Jets back on the winning track.”
A native of Hightstown, New Jersey, Maccagnan began his career in NFL Europe back in 1990. Then called the "World League," Maccagnan was a league scout and director of player personnel for the London Monarchs. After a year with the organization, he joined the Canadian Football League's Ottawa Rough Riders in 1994 as the team's scouting and director of player personnel.
Like the Monarchs, Maccagnan wasn't in Ottawa long. In 1994, after just one season with the Rough Riders, Maccagnan was hired by the Washington Redskins as a college scout. A year later, he was promoted as one of the team's pro scouts, a position he held until 2000.
Following the 2000 season, Maccagnan left Washington and joined the expansion Texans. During his near two decades with the team, Maccagnan worked as the coordinator of college scouting (2000-2010), assistant director of college scouting (2010-2011) and director of college scouting (2011-2014).
Maccagnan contributed to the drafting of 12 Pro Bowl players during his time with the Texans, selecting the likes of defensive end Mario Williams, defensive lineman J.J. Watt, running back Arian Foster (undrafted) and receiver Andre Johnson among others.
“We interviewed a number of impressive, qualified candidates, but Mike Maccagnan clearly stood out,” Jets owner Woody Johnson said. “Mike’s attention to detail, strong personnel background and collaborative approach to evaluating players made it clear that he is the right choice to be the next General Manager of the New York Jets.
When New York fired John Idzik at the end of this season, Johnson indicated he wanted to find a candidate that had more of a background in player personnel. Idzik was known more as a fiance and salary cap specialist. During his two years with the team, Idzik succeeded in getting the Jets out of their financial struggles, but did not find adequate talent, leading to his firing.
After the season, Johnson hired consultants and former general managers Ron Wolf and Charley Casserly to aid in the finding, interviewing and hiring process of the Jets next general manager. Both former executives praised Maccagnan's ability to evaluate talent.
"I was impressed by Mike Maccagnan’s professionalism, intelligence, preparation, awareness and attention to detail," Wolf said. "He has a great understanding of this league and the skill and ability to evaluate personnel."
Casserly has been involved professionally with Maccagnan dating back to the two's time in Washington and Houston. Casserly was the Redskins general manager when Maccagnan was hired as a college scout. In 2000, when Maccagnan joined the Texans, Casserly was the one that hired him then, too.
"Mike Maccagnan is an outstanding football man, one who is highly organized, and an excellent evaluator," Casserly said. "He is very thorough in his preparation and will do a terrific job for the Jets."
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Journey to a GM: How the Jets hired Mike Maccagnan
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By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com
A look back at the New York Jets' 15-day search for a general manager:
Dec. 29: John Idzik is fired after only two seasons. Owner Woody Johnson confirms reports that former longtime GMs Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf will join him as consultants as they search for a GM and a coach to replace Rex Ryan. They waste little time in requesting permission to speak with Minnesota Vikings assistant GM George Paton.
Dec. 30: The Jets submit requests to speak with Baltimore Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta, Seattle Seahawks pro personnel director Trent Kirchner, Cleveland Browns executive chief of staff Bill Kuharich, Houston Texans director of college scouting Mike Maccagnan and Philadelphia Eagles pro personnel director Rick Mueller.
Dec. 31: The first rejection arrives, as Paton declines to interview. Meanwhile, the Jets kick off the interviews with an internal candidate, Rod Graves, the senior director of football administration. He was Idzik's right-hand man.
Jan. 1: Johnson & Co. begin the new year by interviewing Kuharich at the team's facility in Florham Park, New Jersey. Afterward, Johnson, Casserly, Wolf and team president Neil Glat fly to Seattle, where they spend the evening meeting with Kirchner. While in the Pacific Northwest, they knock out two head-coaching interviews over two days -- defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and offensive line coach Tom Cable. News breaks that DeCosta has spurned the Jets -- hardly a surprise. He's Ozzie Newsome's heir apparent in Baltimore.
Jan. 2: They decide to expand the search, requesting interviews with Miami Dolphins director of college scouting Chris Grier and Kansas City Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard.
Jan. 3: The Jets add another name, submitting a request for New Orleans Saints assistant GM Ryan Pace.
Jan. 4: Mueller interviews in Florham Park.
Jan. 5: Two more rejections: Pace and Ballard -- both regarded as "hot" candidates -- say no to the Jets. They both wind up interviewing for the Chicago Bears' GM vacancy, with Pace landing the job. Maccagnan impresses the Jets' brass in his interview. Because of Maccagnan's 20-year friendship with Casserly, they let Wolf conduct the session.
Jan. 6: Grier is in the house for his interview.
Jan. 7: The Jets quietly reach out to Maccagnan, inviting him back for a second interview. A new name emerges: Tampa Bay Buccaneers director of player personnel Jon Robinson. An interview is arranged.
Jan. 8: As Robinson arrives in Florham Park, words leaks of Maccagnan's second interview. He becomes the front-runner.
Jan. 9: Maccagnan returns to New Jersey for a late-afternoon meeting with the Jets' brass, followed by dinner with Johnson, Casserly and Wolf.
Jan. 10: Maccagnan remains in Florham Park. The plan is to take a late-night flight to Seattle to reel in Quinn if the Seahawks lose to the Carolina Panthers. They don't, but it's clear that Maccagnan is the Jets' choice.
Jan. 11: Maccagnan stays in New Jersey. "The world's longest job interview," one source says, half-jokingly.
Jan. 12: The Jets invite Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for a second head coach interview, and Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott for a first interview, and the plan is to have Maccagnan participate in both sessions.
Jan. 13: After interviewing Bowles, the Jets finally make it official: Maccagnan is named general manager. The announcement comes at 6:52 p.m.
January, 13, 2015
Jan 13
7:05
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By Rich Cimini | ESPNNewYork.com
A look back at the New York Jets' 15-day search for a general manager:
Dec. 29: John Idzik is fired after only two seasons. Owner Woody Johnson confirms reports that former longtime GMs Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf will join him as consultants as they search for a GM and a coach to replace Rex Ryan. They waste little time in requesting permission to speak with Minnesota Vikings assistant GM George Paton.
Dec. 30: The Jets submit requests to speak with Baltimore Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta, Seattle Seahawks pro personnel director Trent Kirchner, Cleveland Browns executive chief of staff Bill Kuharich, Houston Texans director of college scouting Mike Maccagnan and Philadelphia Eagles pro personnel director Rick Mueller.
Dec. 31: The first rejection arrives, as Paton declines to interview. Meanwhile, the Jets kick off the interviews with an internal candidate, Rod Graves, the senior director of football administration. He was Idzik's right-hand man.
Jan. 1: Johnson & Co. begin the new year by interviewing Kuharich at the team's facility in Florham Park, New Jersey. Afterward, Johnson, Casserly, Wolf and team president Neil Glat fly to Seattle, where they spend the evening meeting with Kirchner. While in the Pacific Northwest, they knock out two head-coaching interviews over two days -- defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and offensive line coach Tom Cable. News breaks that DeCosta has spurned the Jets -- hardly a surprise. He's Ozzie Newsome's heir apparent in Baltimore.
Jan. 2: They decide to expand the search, requesting interviews with Miami Dolphins director of college scouting Chris Grier and Kansas City Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard.
Jan. 3: The Jets add another name, submitting a request for New Orleans Saints assistant GM Ryan Pace.
Jan. 4: Mueller interviews in Florham Park.
Jan. 5: Two more rejections: Pace and Ballard -- both regarded as "hot" candidates -- say no to the Jets. They both wind up interviewing for the Chicago Bears' GM vacancy, with Pace landing the job. Maccagnan impresses the Jets' brass in his interview. Because of Maccagnan's 20-year friendship with Casserly, they let Wolf conduct the session.
Jan. 6: Grier is in the house for his interview.
Jan. 7: The Jets quietly reach out to Maccagnan, inviting him back for a second interview. A new name emerges: Tampa Bay Buccaneers director of player personnel Jon Robinson. An interview is arranged.
Jan. 8: As Robinson arrives in Florham Park, words leaks of Maccagnan's second interview. He becomes the front-runner.
Jan. 9: Maccagnan returns to New Jersey for a late-afternoon meeting with the Jets' brass, followed by dinner with Johnson, Casserly and Wolf.
Jan. 10: Maccagnan remains in Florham Park. The plan is to take a late-night flight to Seattle to reel in Quinn if the Seahawks lose to the Carolina Panthers. They don't, but it's clear that Maccagnan is the Jets' choice.
Jan. 11: Maccagnan stays in New Jersey. "The world's longest job interview," one source says, half-jokingly.
Jan. 12: The Jets invite Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for a second head coach interview, and Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott for a first interview, and the plan is to have Maccagnan participate in both sessions.
Jan. 13: After interviewing Bowles, the Jets finally make it official: Maccagnan is named general manager. The announcement comes at 6:52 p.m.
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Seth Walder @SethWalderNYDN 2m2 minutes ago
Can confirm that Todd Bowles is having dinner with Woody Johnson, Mike Maccagnan, Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf tonight.
Can confirm that Todd Bowles is having dinner with Woody Johnson, Mike Maccagnan, Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf tonight.
i would think the three of them already have a short list of who potentially the next HC will be..
will one of those guys take the job or will a search continue with casserly & wolf still on board??
good question..